Recent News About Tucson Electric Power
Tucson Electric Power to provide grants to local nonprofits
By Kathy Adams | May 29, 2016
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) will award $250,000 this year to help local nonprofit groups improve education, protect the environment and expand limited-income assistance through its new Community Impact Grants.
Tucson Electric announces Trees for You shade tree sale
By Khristopher Flack | Apr 12, 2016
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) said recently its is offering residential customers a discount on shade trees to help conserve water and energy through its Trees for You program.
Tucson Electric Power planning new strategies on use of resources
By Carrie Bradon | Mar 10, 2016
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) recently released a resource plan in which it pledges to work hard to meet customer energy needs through a number of advancements.
Changes to net metering likely to be controversial and necessary
By Katelyn Kivel | Mar 3, 2016
As more solar users sell their excess energy back to utility companies, the push for reform in Arizona's net metering policies by Tucson Electric Power and Arizona Public Service is just the first wave of likely changes on the horizon as the power industry struggles to balance the costs and benefits of solar energy.
TEP turns up the heat on savings, efficiency for Arizona customers
By Carol Ostrow | Feb 12, 2016
Smart thermostats, advanced tune-ups and even a school pilot program are among cost-cutting measures awaiting Tucson Electric Power customers of all kinds as TEP launches its 2016 Energy Efficiency Implementation Plan after recent ACC approval.
Tucson Electric Power to supply power to Navopache Electric Cooperative
By Carol Ostrow | Dec 7, 2015
Nonprofit, member-owned Navopache Electric Cooperative said last week it has signed a long-term contract with Tucson Electric Power (TEP) to deliver wholesale regular and supplementary power supply to Navopache.
TEP awards $100,000 in grants for Arizona youth, families and seniors
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 12, 2015
To strengthen the health of Arizona’s youth, families and senior citizens, Tucson Electric Power awarded more than $100,000 in Grants That Make a Difference to 18 nonprofits in a ceremony at the utility’s Tucson headquarters on Tuesday.
TEP asks for rate hike to cover sustainable electric outlay
By Carol Ostrow | Nov 7, 2015
To recoup its billion-dollar investment over the past four years for equipment, performance and service upgrades, Tucson Electric Power (TEP) on Thursday filed a proposal seeking rate changes with the Arizona Commission Corp. (ACC).
Tucson Electric Power upgrades Pinal-Tortolita transmission line
By Carol Ostrow | Oct 20, 2015
New 500-kilovolt transmission line will strengthen service reliability
TEP’s 9/11 Tower Challenge to benefit veterans, first responders
By Carol Ostrow | Aug 28, 2015
Hundreds of Tucson residents are expected to convene for Tucson Electric Power (TEP)’s 9/11 Tower Challenge at Arizona Stadium to benefit first responders, military personnel and their families Sept. 11 at the University of Arizona.